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Hello, I am looking for a little support to get me into Katy TX off the A.C.A Southern Tier Route. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sorry I don't have more info right now, just starting looking into this side trip.

Hello, I was looking for a suggestion on adding Big Bend N.P. to the A.C.A.Southern Tier route. I have the A.C.A. maps and want to stick to them as much as possible, however I would be up for other options for this stretch of the trip. I'm not worried about lodging as I will camp where needed at the end of the day and will be carrying food and water. After a quick look at the maps this is what I have come up with.

-Alpine TX. Stay on 118 south towards Big Bend-Continue on 118 South and then head East on 118/Maverick Dr/ 385.- Stay on 385 east/north through Big Bend and join back up with the Southern Tier in Marathon-90 east out of marathon.

-Are these roads cycling friendly?-Any other suggested routes for adding Big Bend?-Any side trips in Big Bend that I should not miss?

I am a solo rider leaving San Diego around March 1st as well. My trip is starting in San Francisco around Feb 20-23, I will ride south to San Diego then head east. I plan on Following the Southern Tier. My plans are still up in the air for an exact departure date so these dates are tentative. I will be camping the entire way and stealth camping if needed.